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V563 KCE

1999 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 KCE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 136,145 miles

Suspension ride height sensor rubbing on anti roll bar on offside front off vehicle.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 136,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension ride height sensor rubbing on anti roll bar on offside front off vehicle.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,887 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 112,326 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2009 112,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 101,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,617 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 90,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre, ( cord not showing ).

inner and outer shoulders of offside front tyre getting worn.

inner edge of offside rear tyre getting worn and small cut, ( cord not showing ).

slight play in offside rear lower balljoint.

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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V563 KCE is a 1999 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V563 KCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V563 KCE registered?

V563 KCE is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V563 KCE safe to buy?

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